• Adairsville, Georgia
• Manufacturing
• $45K
• Full Time regular employee
•  9:00 - 18:00

Job Description

Position: Bilingual Supply Chain Planner/Buyer

Summary: Responsible for overseeing overseas material orders, ensuring data accuracy in MRP systems, and facilitating smooth transitions for manufacturing new products.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Order Management: Schedule, execute, and oversee monthly/weekly orders to meet inventory goals. Coordinate with Customer Support for adjustments based on forecasts, supply, or demand changes.
• Supplier Interaction: Maintain regular communication with suppliers, track commitments, production schedules, and shipments.
• Coordinate international shipping and commercial documents with contract manufacturers and suppliers. Manage inventory planning and replenishment.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking in GSS ERP system. Provide proactive supply status updates from Japanese suppliers.
• Ensure system data integrity by accurately inputting and maintaining item master data within GSS.
• Manage overall master data maintenance related to supply planning.
• Utilize MRP and other tools to review inventory projections and supply-demand summaries, preventing shortages or excessive inventory.
• Set up inventory targets and monitor actual inventory levels vs. targets.
• Identify and manage potential inventory obsolescence.
• Complete special projects and assignments.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business or Logistics.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Japanese.
• Five years of manufacturing supply chain experience or prior experience in Supply Chain operations.
• Knowledge of GSS is a plus.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word, and MRP systems.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Employment Conditions:

• The salary is estimated at $45,000 annually.

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